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Acura RL vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelRLElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $42,801 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 885 670 670
Total Price $48,085 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $43,686 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,449
Model Year201120082008
ModelRLElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$48,085$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-9,9350-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$43,686$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-9,0260-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,660$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120082008
ModelRLElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,430$1,495$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,935$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0260-210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112008
ModelRLElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in101.4 in
Length195.8 in169.3 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.877.1 ft3

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